GRE Word List
ENGULF
to flow over and enclose : overwhelm
The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| windfall | something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind |
| shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
| inimitable | not capable of being imitated : matchless |
| douse | to plunge into water |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
| encompass | include |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |